1. SLANT Skills Review (15 minutes)In a little over 30 min, you will be going to your Advisory class (or assigned room) to hear 3 different speakers talk about their interests and passions. Let's first review our SLANT skills to help us prepare for the Speaker Series and the Main Speaker in the Auditorium. Link to Video 2. Now is your turn to show off your SLANT skills. Pick a partner. You are each going to interview each other with the following questions. While Partner 1 is asking the questions, Partner 2 will answer them. Partner one should be practicing "SLANT" while listening. Partner 2 needs to assess how partner 1 did with this. After 5 min, switch roles First Time: Partner 1 Asks, Partner 2 Answers
Tell me a little about yourself
If you had to pick one word to describe you, what would it be?
Share with me you interests in school. What do you like and what are you good at?
What areas in school do you struggle with?
What are your plans for after high school?
Second Time: Partner 2 Asks, Partner 1 Answers
Share with me some of your interests outside of school
If I asked a friend to describe you, what would they say?
Share with me a success of yours this year (in or out of school)
What areas in school do you struggle with?
Do you plan to go to college? If so, what would you like to study? If not, what do you plan to do?
Give your partners feedback on their Slant skills.As a large group, share any feedback (what made you feel good, what was uncomfortable, etc).
3. Developing Questions for the Speaker Series (15 minutes)
Three different professionals from different industry sectors, or graduating college students, will be coming to your class to share with you their passion for what they do, their education, a little about themselves, and advice they have for students wanting to pursue the career they are in. Each speaker will have 10-15 minutes to share and answer your questions. Remember, the professionals are here for you. The more you interact with them in a respectful and intelligent way, the better.
In groups of 2-4, brainstorm some types of questions that would be beneficial and appropriate to ask the professionals during the speaker series. After a few minutes, have each group share out at least one question. Have a recorder write these down in a visible location, like poster paper, to leave up in the classroom for that Advisory class as a reminder during the Speaker Series.
Review some questions here as a whole class as well and add those to your list as desired.
1. What are the special qualifications required for positions in this industry?
2. What education level do you need for this career?
3. What types of people do well within your organization?
4. What types of skills and abilities are important in your organization?
5. What is the culture of your organization like?
6. What would be the average starting salary in this field?
7. What courses in high school do you recommend for me if I am interested in this career/field?
8. What made you choose this career?
9. What personality traits are important for success in this career field?
10. What advice would you give a middle school student interested in this field?
Speaker Series Preparation
1. SLANT Skills Review (15 minutes)In a little over 30 min, you will be going to your Advisory class (or assigned room) to hear 3 different speakers talk about their interests and passions. Let's first review our SLANT skills to help us prepare for the Speaker Series and the Main Speaker in the Auditorium.Link to Video
2. Now is your turn to show off your SLANT skills. Pick a partner. You are each going to interview each other with the following questions. While Partner 1 is asking the questions, Partner 2 will answer them. Partner one should be practicing "SLANT" while listening. Partner 2 needs to assess how partner 1 did with this. After 5 min, switch roles First Time: Partner 1 Asks, Partner 2 Answers
Second Time: Partner 2 Asks, Partner 1 Answers
Give your partners feedback on their Slant skills.As a large group, share any feedback (what made you feel good, what was uncomfortable, etc).
3. Developing Questions for the Speaker Series (15 minutes)
Three different professionals from different industry sectors, or graduating college students, will be coming to your class to share with you their passion for what they do, their education, a little about themselves, and advice they have for students wanting to pursue the career they are in. Each speaker will have 10-15 minutes to share and answer your questions. Remember, the professionals are here for you. The more you interact with them in a respectful and intelligent way, the better.
1. What are the special qualifications required for positions in this industry?
2. What education level do you need for this career?
3. What types of people do well within your organization?
4. What types of skills and abilities are important in your organization?
5. What is the culture of your organization like?
6. What would be the average starting salary in this field?
7. What courses in high school do you recommend for me if I am interested in this career/field?
8. What made you choose this career?
9. What personality traits are important for success in this career field?
10. What advice would you give a middle school student interested in this field?